Obi-Wan, chased by thieves looking to steal and sell his lightsaber, rides on a swoop through a swamp on Trigalis. He dispatches his pursuers, and the subsequent Black Sun tax collectors who intend to take all his belongings. He then meets up with Aayla Secura, who informs him that the entire town is run by a crime lord named Xist, who has potential information about Asajj Ventress.

Meanwhile, Anakin and Padmé share an intimate evening.

After wrenching information from Xist, Kenobi informs the Jedi Council of his findings, and they give him permission to pursue Ventress, who Xist said might have been dropped off on a space yacht of Corillean trader Drama Korr. Aayla lends Kenobi her starfighter, and Kenobi sets off.